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Hey guys I'm new to 40k and decided to start a Black Templars army. This is the list I came up with let me know what you's think all feedback welcome, cheers

Black Templars 1850 point list

HQ

Marshal
Terminator Armour, Thunder Hammer, Shield Eternal... 185

Chaplain
Bolt pistol, Crozius Arcanum... 90

Elites

Terminator Assault Squad
2 x TH/SS, 3 x LC, LRC Multi Melta... 470 (led by Marshal)

Troops

Crusader Squad
1 Sword Brother w PW, 6 Initiates BP CCW 1xPW 1xFlamer, 3 neophytes BP CCW, Rhino SB... 213

Crusader Squad
1 Sword Brother w PW, 6 Initiates BP CCW 1xPW 1xMeltagun, 3 neophytes BP CCW, Rhino SB... 218

Crusader Squad
1 Sword Brother w PW, 5 Initiates BP CCW 1xPW 1xFlamer, 3 neophytes BP CCW, Rhino SB... 198 (Led by Chaplain)

Crusader Squad
5 Initiates Bolters 1xPlasmagun 1xMissile Launcher... 100

Crusader Squad
5 Initiates Bolters 1xPlasmagun 1xMissile Launcher... 100

Fast Attack

Stormtalon Gunship
Twin-linked Lascannon... 140

Stormtalon Gunship
Twin-linked Lascannon... 140

Hmm, very interesting list. I like the idea if you're up against assault based armies, seeing as when they pop open your Rhinos, you will have a fighting chance (seems pretty fluffy). The only real problem is that you can't assault out of the Rhinos, so it will be pretty tough getting the charge. For getting in a fight on an objective though, it may not be a bad idea. Test it out and let me know if it works for you!

I'm not sold on the foot-slogging Crusader Squads though I'd perhaps consider a TFC (or even two!) or just some long-range devastator support.

I would also recommend all TH/SS on the Terminators because you are already paying a premium just for the 2+ save, so you may as well take advantage of their ability to be S8, AP2, and have that nice 3++. You will do more damage witih your S8 AP2 attacks even after you lose one on at a higher initiative than taking LCs IMO.

If you are tight on points, I'd drop the MM on the LRC for some extra armor. I think avoiding stunned is pretty important, plus when you're moving a bunch you won't be too effective at shooting anyway.

Thanks for your advice mate, was hopeing the shooty 5 man crusaders and the stormtalons could lay down enough cover fire for the assault crusaders to get amongst it.. tried to make it fairly fluffy

I would cut the chaplain. He isn't as efficient as you think and will be killed fairly easily.